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Nurture Discussion on Immigration Issues, June 10

Nurture Discussion on Immigration Issues, June 10, Amidst the daily clamor of scandals from the Trump administration, it’s easy to forget about the plight of innocent immigrants who are being deported while thousands of refugees are being denied entry to the United States despite real threats they face in their home countries. By a unanimous vote in 2016, First Church declared itself [...]

Second Sunday Offering

Second Sunday Offering, Second Sunday Offering on June 10 June’s Second Sunday Offering supports Shaw Community Center in their work to enhance the lives and expand the opportunities of children, youth, and adults of the Shaw community in Washington, DC. The Center (formerly Shaw Community Ministry) seeks to empower the people of the Shaw community through varied educational [...]

Capital Pride: June 9 & 10

Capital Pride: June 9 & 10, Save The Date for Capital Pride: June 9 & 10 June is all about Capital Pride in Washington, DC. You have two opportunities to support and represent Open and Affirming UCC churches, such as ours. On Saturday afternoon, June 9th, the Capital Pride Parade processes thru the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods. On Sunday, after [...]

Adult Nurture on June 17

Adult Nurture on June 17, Missionary History into the 21st Century! Nurture on June 17 following Worship Anne Mascolino will report on her Missionary family and her trip to China last year to connect with her missionary roots. Amazingly, she went at the request of the Chinese Government! Anne will share her experiences and discuss her grandparents’ mission there from [...]

Theology Reading Group, June 19

Theology Reading Group, June 19, Theology Reading Group Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 PM The Theology Reading Group will meet on Tuesday, June 19, at 6:30 to discuss James Cone’s powerful The Cross and the Lynching Tree. The book was the subject of a nurture two years ago, but merits further study and discussion in light of the increasing engagement with [...]

Theology Book Group, Tuesday, May 15

Theology Book Group, Tuesday, May 15, Theology Reading Group Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 PM At the next meeting of the Theology Reading Group, on Tuesday May 15, at 6:30, we will discuss Marilynn Robinson’s celebrated novel, Gilead. All are welcome!

Speak Up for Immigrants Workshop, April 20

Speak Up for Immigrants Workshop, April 20, Speak Up for Immigrants: News from the First Church Sanctuary Working Group. First Church will host a free UCC workshop on immigration and refugee issues from 9:30 am -3:00 pm on April 20. It’s a great opportunity for anyone to get involved in the fight to protect immigrants’ rights. Guests can attend part or all of the [...]

Earth Day, April 22

Earth Day, April 22, Earth Day on the Anacostia at First Church By Katherine Antos. Earth Day is April 22, a day to celebrate God’s creation and find ways to become better stewards of this gift. Protecting the Earth isn’t just about plants and wildlife, it’s also about caring for our neighbors who are most vulnerable to the harmful [...]

Special Emancipation Worship Service on April 15

Special Emancipation Worship Service on April 15, As you may be aware, the District of Columbia will observe Emancipation Day on Monday, April 16. Planning for this program has been a collaborative effort that has involved the church staff, the Worship Commission, the Social Action and Awareness Commission and the Care of Parish Commission. Of course, the Facilities Commission and others will [...]

Public Forum with Attorney General Karl Racine

Public Forum with Attorney General Karl Racine, A Public Forum with Attorney General Karl Racine DOING JUSTICE IN DC: How Communities of Faith Can Advocate with Marginalized Citizens On Sunday, April 22, DC Attorney General Karl Racine spoke at FCUCC on the work of his office to protect affordable housing and how his office’s role in this urgent crisis could be strengthened. [...]

Theology Reading Group, April 17 at 6:30 PM

Theology Reading Group, April 17 at 6:30 PM, Theology Book Discussion, April 17 at 6:30 PM. The Theology Book Discussion Group will discuss Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy on April 17 at 6:30. This book is a celebrated account of representing suspects accused of capital offenses. David Cole wrote in the NY Times: “Just Mercy is a remarkable amalgam, at once a searing indictment [...]

Easter Worship at 10:30 AM

Easter Worship at 10:30 AM, Celebrate Easter at First Church! Join us for Easter Worship at 10:30 followed by First Church’s traditional pancake breakfast and a children’s Easter Egg Hunt.

Center for Congregational Singing Event, April 7

Center for Congregational Singing Event, April 7, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM: Educational Event; 6:30 PM: Hymn Festival. Come join us on Saturday, April 7, for a daylong educational event, culminating in a beautiful hymn festival as we celebrate the opening of The Center for Congregational Song. This newly formed national organization is sponsored by The Hymn Society and is having inaugural [...]

Morehouse College Glee Club Concert, March 23 at Noon

Morehouse College Glee Club Concert, March 23 at Noon, Morehouse College Glee Club & Quartet Concert, Friday, March 23 at Noon. The Morehouse College Glee Club & Quartet, one of the longest-standing, all-male collegiate choral groups, will perform a free concert of repertoire ranging from African-American heritage compositions to arrangements of modern popular music. For over 40 years, this exceptional choral group has been performing at [...]

Maundy Thursday Middle-Eastern Meal and Worship Service

Maundy Thursday Middle-Eastern Meal and Worship Service, Maundy Thursday Middle-Eastern Meal and Powerful Worship Service Thursday, March 29, 6:30 PM. From table to trial, cross to tomb − a journey. Step by step, follow the way of Jesus, recalling the last days and hours. The experience begins with a Middle-Eastern meal and communing together. We then go to a garden, then the [...]

Easter Pancake Breakfast

Easter Pancake Breakfast, Easter Pancake Breakfast. Plan to join us for the annual Easter Pancake Breakfast immediately following the Easter Sunday Service in the Community Hall. Care of Parish is currently organizing this event and is looking for specialty pancake makers, help with set up and clean up, and a master chef to make all of the regular [...]

First Church Easter Egg Hunt

First Church Easter Egg Hunt, Third Annual First Church Easter Egg Hunt: April 1, 2018 at 12:30 in the first floor of the Sanctuary. Hopping all the way to DC, the Easter Bunny will be dropping off lots of eggs for the First Church Easter Egg Hunt. As the pancake breakfast winds down, the children will be invited to participate [...]

Inquirers’ Gathering, Sunday, March 11.

Inquirers’ Gathering, Sunday, March 11., Inquirers’ Gathering, Sunday, March 11, Following Worship. Getting to Know You… Getting to Know Us… Please join us for a wonderful time of fellowship where you can learn more about the First Church community and the United Church of Christ. This is a time for guests, visitors, curiosity seekers, and a group of great new folks [...]

Gun Control and School Safety: A Community Conversation

Gun Control and School Safety: A Community Conversation, Adult Nurture March 18 at 12:00 PM. Gun Control and School Safety: A Community Conversation. Please join us for this important conversation about gun control, school safety, and being a witness for a peaceful and sane world for our children. Voices will be heard from our community including youth, educators, parents, and advocates. It will [...]

Theology Book Group, March 20

Theology Book Group, March 20, Theology Reading Group, March 20, 6:30-8:00 PM. Join us for a discussion the Gustavo Gutierrez’s classic work, A Theology of Liberation. For information, please contact Peter Byrne, byrne@law.georgetown.edu. All are welcome.